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Will it freeze in Galax in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Galax during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 50°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Galax
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 25, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Galax Radio Wbrf. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Apr 23 · May 7 · May 22 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 151 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 26 · May 14 | Oct 1 · Oct 14 · Oct 29 | 171 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 30 · Apr 13 · May 1 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 194 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Galax Radio Wbrf
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Galax, VA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Galax Radio Wbrf (station USC00443267, elevation 2,385 ft), 0.2 mi from Galax. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Galax
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy, NC | 20 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Wytheville, VA | 22 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
| Pulaski, VA | 28 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 17 |
| Marion, VA | 35 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Radford, VA | 37 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| King, NC | 41 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Christiansburg, VA | 43 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Bluefield, WV | 44 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Lewisville, NC | 47 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 47 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Galax?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Galax is around April 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 11.
When is the first frost in Galax?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 1 and a 90% chance by October 29.
Can it frost in Galax after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after May 7.
What growing zone is Galax?
Galax is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 24333. See growing zones in Virginia.
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